The allure of Bridgeport drives many a businessman to investigate the opportunities. From the big shot developers like Donald Trump and Steve Wynn to the local entrepreneurs, the untapped downtown remains an enticing citadel in a sea of suburban Fairfield County. But all that glitters is not gold, and Bridgeport’s hard economic realities and entrenched bureaucracy have stymied more than helped development.

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Minutes ago House SPeak Jim Amann-D Milford announced his retirement. From the Courant:

Amann told only a handful of aides at about 11:15 a.m., and some of those in the House chamber were unaware of the upcoming announcement when Amann gaveled the chamber to silence.

Amann, a Milford Democrat, noted that legislators would have various announcements at the start of the day before adding, “I also have an announcement myself.”

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Okay, yesterday was Earthday, and today is warm and sunny. Much too much stuff to do and soak in some sun to be blogging all day. So you are all on your own here to talk abotu whatever else is going on that you need a thread for. Post if you want a single topic thread and I’ll start one up.

Be inspired.

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At 2pm today, union DPW employees are announcing a “non confidence” petition aimed at Hal Alvord. Form the Hour:

Department of Public Works employees plan to hand Mayor Richard A. Moccia a petition today expressing “no confidence” in Director of Public Works Harold F. Alvord, according to union officials.

“They put together a petition. They’re deeply concerned and troubled by Mr. Alvord’s behavioral patterns, by his managerial practices,” said Larry Dorman, spokesman for the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Association Council 4. “They want to change the culture and the climate of public works for the better. And they feel that the citizens of Norwalk are not being properly served by Alvord’s managerial study.”

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Following Betty Bondi’s announcement, Karen Doyle Lyons plans to seek anothe rterm as Republican registrar. The Hour reports:

On Tuesday, Doyle Lyons announced that she is seeking a fifth two-year term as Norwalk’s Republican registrar of voters. Doyle Lyons pointed to her seven years in the registrars office and equally long service as the Fairfield County chairwoman for the Registrar of Voters Association of Connecticut.

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From a press relase:

With Proms coming up, summer on the horizon and teens getting their license for the first time, NNHT is promoting Journey Safe.  It is a pledge for teens to keep them safe while driving.  We have a video and a printable card and a Wall of honor so to speak for those who  print and sign the card. Parents or Teachers of teens who make the pledge can submit the name so we can add it to the Wall. Someone on the blog had mentioned they had seen the video on our site and suggested we should promote the program.  Go to www.nnhtkids.org and follow the links to teen drivers and make the pledge

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